Potential Effect of Combined Exposure of Crystalline Silica Dust and Cigarette Smoking on the Incidence of Silicosis among Chinese Male Stone Processing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Potential Effect of Combined Exposure of Crystalline Silica Dust and Cigarette Smoking on the Incidence of Silicosis among Chinese Male Stone Processing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

<b>Background:</b> Silicosis is a progressive and irreversible disease primarily caused by exposure to crystalline silica dust and, to a lesser extent, cigarette smoking. However, further research is needed to validate the potential combined effect of these risk factors on the increased...

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Main Authors: Yu Xue, Long Miao, Ping Xu, Xinglong Yang, Man Qu, Hanpeng Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
crystalline silica dust exposure
cigarette smoking
chest radiography
silicosis
cross-sectional study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/16/2260

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